Saturday Night and Sunday Morning by Alan Sillitoe
The novel provides a gritty, realistic portrayal of working-class life in post-war British society, as seen through the eyes of a rebellious young factory worker in Nottingham. The protagonist, a hard-drinking, womanizing anti-hero, navigates life's challenges and societal expectations, while seeking personal freedom and meaning beyond the mundanity of his labor-intensive job. His weekend binges and love affairs contrast starkly with the stifling conformity of his weekday routines, reflecting the broader social and cultural tensions of the time.
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- Published
- 1958
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Sabato Sera, Domenica Mattina
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- Ninety-Nine Novels: The Best in English since 1939 (Anthony Burges (Book))
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